Abyssal Turquoise: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.120. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #1B3E54 finish matte type color family Blue

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Prussian Blue / Blue Tank Crew Lights -74- AK3124

ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Deep Blue SC55

Scalecolor

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) PB15.4

Base Set

ΔE 10.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Turquoise · 70.966

Vallejo · Model Color

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Abyssal Turquoise, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Blue -79- AK3078

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Transparent Purple 051

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Abyssal Turquoise pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Harvester Flesh

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Resurrection Flesh

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Abyssal Turquoise?

The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Abyssal Turquoise is Stegadon Scale Green (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).

What color is Abyssal Turquoise?

Abyssal Turquoise is a standard blue miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.120. Its screen color is approximately #1B3E54 with a matte finish.